Evolución tipológica de cubiertas ventiladas ‘a la catalana’ en la obra de Antonio Bonet

Abstract

In this study we analyse the evolution of a series of buildings designed by Antonio Bonet that share the same vernacular construction typology: the ‘Catalan’ ventilated roofs. We try to demonstrate the investigatory method of Bonet, who does not regard form in his projects as a purely personal invention. The pattern may mutate or transgress for different reasons, whether to adapt to the technological advances of a building system or to programmatic, topographic or climatic changes. On the basis of the information in the architect’s archive, we create and present new graphical documentation through the redrawing of his works in order to organise archive material that is difficult to access due its dispersal, different scales and different formats. The present study will enable anyone interested to obtain basic data on each building.